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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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