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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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