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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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