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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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