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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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