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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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