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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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