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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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