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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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