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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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