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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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