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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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