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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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