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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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