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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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