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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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