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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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