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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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