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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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