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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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