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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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