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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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