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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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