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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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