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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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