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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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