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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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