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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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