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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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