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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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