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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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