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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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