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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)