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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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