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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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