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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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