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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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