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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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