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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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