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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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