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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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