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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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