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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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