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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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