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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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