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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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