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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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