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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for students 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. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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