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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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