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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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