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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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