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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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