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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key 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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