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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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