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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students 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. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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