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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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