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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need 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 educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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