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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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