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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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