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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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