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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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