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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. 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 online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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