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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people 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 typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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