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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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