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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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