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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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