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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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