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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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