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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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