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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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