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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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