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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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