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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in 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. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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