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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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