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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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