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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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