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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important 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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