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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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