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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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