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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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