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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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