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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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