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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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