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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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