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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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