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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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