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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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