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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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