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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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