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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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