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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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