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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines 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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