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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students 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 massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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