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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major 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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