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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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