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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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