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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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