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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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