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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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