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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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