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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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