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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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