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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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