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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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