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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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