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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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