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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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