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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. 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 massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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