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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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