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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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