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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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