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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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