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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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