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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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