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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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