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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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