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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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