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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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