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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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