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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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