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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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