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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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