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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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