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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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