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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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