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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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