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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. 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 lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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