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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for people 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 massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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