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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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