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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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