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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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