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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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