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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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