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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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