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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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