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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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