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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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