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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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