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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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