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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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