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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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