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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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