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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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