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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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