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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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