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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the dramatic 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 definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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