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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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