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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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