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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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