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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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