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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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