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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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