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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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