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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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