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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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