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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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