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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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