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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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