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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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