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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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