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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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