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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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