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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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