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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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