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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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