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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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