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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the stimulating 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 exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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