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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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