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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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