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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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