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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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