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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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