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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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