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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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