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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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