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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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