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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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