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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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