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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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