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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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