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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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