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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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