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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major 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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