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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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