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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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