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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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