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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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