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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible 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 online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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