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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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