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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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