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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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