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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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