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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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