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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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