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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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