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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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