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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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