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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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