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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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