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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. 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 massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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