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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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