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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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