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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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