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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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