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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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