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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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