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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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