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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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