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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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