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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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