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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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