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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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