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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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