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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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