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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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