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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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