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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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