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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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