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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates 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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