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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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