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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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