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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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