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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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