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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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