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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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