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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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