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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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