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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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