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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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