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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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