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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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