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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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