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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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