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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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