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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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