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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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