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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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