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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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