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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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