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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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