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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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