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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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