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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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