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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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