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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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