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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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