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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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