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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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