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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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