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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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