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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the 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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