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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the 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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