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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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