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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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