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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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