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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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