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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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