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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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