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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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