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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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