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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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