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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have empowered students 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. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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