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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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