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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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