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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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