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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over 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 online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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