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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around 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 online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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