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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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