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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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