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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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