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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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