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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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