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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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