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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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