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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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