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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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