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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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