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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses 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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