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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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