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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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