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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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