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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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