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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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