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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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