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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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