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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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