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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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