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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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