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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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