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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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