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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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