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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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