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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners 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 typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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