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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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