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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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