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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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