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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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