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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key 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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