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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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