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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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