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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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