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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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