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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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