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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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