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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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