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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the 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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