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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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