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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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