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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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