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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand 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 resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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