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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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