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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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