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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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