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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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