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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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