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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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