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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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