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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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