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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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