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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates 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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