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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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