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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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