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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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