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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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