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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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