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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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