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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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