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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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