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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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