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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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