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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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