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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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