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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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