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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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