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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education