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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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