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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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