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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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