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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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