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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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