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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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