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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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