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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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