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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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