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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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