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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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