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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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