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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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