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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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