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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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