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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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