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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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