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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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