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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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