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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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