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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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