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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners 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 online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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