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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines 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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