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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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