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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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