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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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