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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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