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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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