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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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