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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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