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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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