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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the 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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