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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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