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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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