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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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