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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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