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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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