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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key 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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