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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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