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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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