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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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