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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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