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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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