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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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