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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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