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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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