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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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