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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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