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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have provided 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 massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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