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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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