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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of 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 typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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