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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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