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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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