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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people 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 massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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