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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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