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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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