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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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