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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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