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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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