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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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