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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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