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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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