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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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