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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. 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 several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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