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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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