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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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