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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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