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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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