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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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