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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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