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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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