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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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