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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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