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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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