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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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