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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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