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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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