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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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