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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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