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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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