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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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