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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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