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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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