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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people 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. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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