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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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