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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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