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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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