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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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