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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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