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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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