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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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