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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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