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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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