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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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