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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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