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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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