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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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