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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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