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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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