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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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