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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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