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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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