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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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