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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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