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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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