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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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