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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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