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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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