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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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