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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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