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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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