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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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