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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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