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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses 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. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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