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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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