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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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