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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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