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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in 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 MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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