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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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