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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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