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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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