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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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