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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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