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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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