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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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