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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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