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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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