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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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