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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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