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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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