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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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