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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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