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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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