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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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