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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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