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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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