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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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