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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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