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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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