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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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