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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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