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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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