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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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