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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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