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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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