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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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