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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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