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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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