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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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