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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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