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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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