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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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