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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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