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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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