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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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