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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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