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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. 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. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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