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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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