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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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