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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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