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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. 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 mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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