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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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