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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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