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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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