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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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