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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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