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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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