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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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