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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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