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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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