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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. 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. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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