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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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