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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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