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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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