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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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