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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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