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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers 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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